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Best 60636 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,370 students in 60636, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 323 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 60636, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60636, IL are Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School, Davis M Magnet Elementary School and Ombudsman Chicago South. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60636 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60636, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60636, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6130 S Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9300
Gr: 7-12 | 1,316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Davis M Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6740 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9120
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #33.
Ombudsman Chicago South
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6057 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 498-5085
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #44.
Henderson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5650 S Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9080
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Providence-englewood Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6515 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 434-0202
Gr: K-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #66.
Claremont Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 W 64th St
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-8110
Gr: PK-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Langford A Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6010 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9180
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Montessori Of Englewood Chtr Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6936 S Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9255
Gr: PK-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Earle Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2040 W 62nd St
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9130
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1010.
Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7316 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9015
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Wentworth Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1340 W 71st St
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-3394
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Otoole Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6550 S Seeley Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9040
Gr: PK-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Southside Occupational Academy High School
Alternative School
7342 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9100
Gr: 11-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 60636, IL?
How many public schools are located in 60636?
13 public schools are located in 60636.
What percentage of students in 60636 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 60636 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60636?
60636 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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